“Let Me Show You the Way” is an old but favorite song from Michael W. Smith. He really captures the heart of true friendship. This song by MWS speaks to what I believe is a human longing. It is a longing for a good friend who loves at a deep, heart-level. These are the friends … Continue reading “Good friends feel our pain, too!”
Category: Encouragement
Two Finalists for DM Book Cover
I am closing in on my decision about the graphics for my forthcoming book. Below are the two finalists. Feel free to comment about your preference. Also, you can vote by liking the preferred image on the Divorce Minister Facebook page (link here). I am contemplating using the bed one as it fits the subject … Continue reading “Two Finalists for DM Book Cover”
Round 2: Choose the DM Book Cover Feedback
My book manuscript is awaiting its polishing by my hired editor–hopefully–sometime this week. In the meantime, I am trying to nail down the book cover design. From feedback, I have asked him to draft up a few more covers. I am deciding to shy away from images with crosses featured prominently as many of us … Continue reading “Round 2: Choose the DM Book Cover Feedback”
Book cover preference?
Today, I am throwing out a few book cover designs and welcoming feedback over preferences. Let me know what you think or prefer of the four in the comments to this post. Option #1: Option #2: Option #3: Option #4: For my female readers, are these options all “too masculine” for you? Would … Continue reading “Book cover preference?”
Seeking testimonials for my book back cover!
I am busy finalizing edits and working on the important packaging touches for my book: I Was Cheated On… The Divorce Minister Guide for Surviving Infidelity and Keeping Your Faith Today, I am asking you, my readers, for some help. I need some testimonials to share on the back of the book. It is important … Continue reading “Seeking testimonials for my book back cover!”
What DO I say to an adultery victim as a pastor?!
“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” -Matthew 10:42, NIV What DO I say to an adultery victim as a pastor? Yesterday’s post raised this question. Dr. Skinner suggested a … Continue reading “What DO I say to an adultery victim as a pastor?!”
God heard my cries! Remember who He is.
I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. In my distress I called upon the … Continue reading “God heard my cries! Remember who He is.”
You have your integrity still.
When Peter saw him [John], he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” – John 21:21-22, NIV It is understandable. You have been soul raped and your world has been turned upside down by your partner’s selfish, … Continue reading “You have your integrity still.”
Re-titling DM Book…
As I get edits back on my book manuscript, I have decided to change its title. When I started Divorce Minister, I created this blog ministry specifically to be a space where people could come to receive pastoral care from a pastor who could relate to the pain of infidelity discovery, abandonment, and divorce. I knew … Continue reading “Re-titling DM Book…”
Working on Divorce Minister Book with Title Change
Yesterday, I was busy at work on the book. This is an important week for manuscript edits and the like. The book–as of now–is going to be called: Taking Adultery Seriously: Divorce Minister help for surviving infidelity and keeping your faith I am very excited about completing this process. This will be my first … Continue reading “Working on Divorce Minister Book with Title Change”